The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis
Abstract Purpose This paper aimed to identify whether the presence, type, and/or morphology of the ligamentum mucosum could play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis. Since its microscopic structure is alike that of other knee ligaments, it was hypothesized that its presence could facili...
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description | Abstract Purpose This paper aimed to identify whether the presence, type, and/or morphology of the ligamentum mucosum could play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis. Since its microscopic structure is alike that of other knee ligaments, it was hypothesized that its presence could facilitate knee motion and stability, thus preventing or reducing the extent of knee osteoarthritis. Methods Thirty three cadavers (a total of 51 knees) were dissected. The ligamentum mucosum, if present, was measured with a digital caliber and a measuring tape in terms of length, width, and thickness. Knee osteoarthritis was assessed in six regions of the knee. The OuterBridge Classification System (Grades 0–4) was used to visually assess the extent, in addition to probing the area. Osteoarthritis was deemed present if the grade was 2 or greater. Results The presence of the ligament was associated with a lower mean osteoarthritis level in the trochlear groove and lateral tibial plateau regions (p < 0.001 and p = 0.013, respectively). Overall osteoarthritis of the knee was also present at varying levels for each type of the ligamentum mucosum (p < 0.001). The patella and the medial condyle had the greatest levels of osteoarthritis, while the medial and lateral tibial plateaus had the lowest levels. Conclusion The presence of the ligamentum mucosum is linked with decreased osteoarthritis in the trochlear groove region. In addition, both the absent ligament and its classification as a vertical septum are associated with increased knee osteoarthritis. Level of evidence Five. |
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spelling | doaj.art-1fc58c8e7c254f12a7a72109b12e10f72024-03-07T12:46:42ZengWileyJournal of Experimental Orthopaedics2197-11532023-01-01101n/an/a10.1186/s40634-023-00681-1The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritisAlexandra Martin0Kenneth Liu1Majid Alimohammadi2UBC (VancouverCanada) BiologyVancouverCanadaUBC (VancouverCanada) Faculty of Medicine – Cellular and Physiological SciencesVancouverCanadaUBC (VancouverCanada) Faculty of Medicine – Cellular and Physiological SciencesVancouverCanadaAbstract Purpose This paper aimed to identify whether the presence, type, and/or morphology of the ligamentum mucosum could play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis. Since its microscopic structure is alike that of other knee ligaments, it was hypothesized that its presence could facilitate knee motion and stability, thus preventing or reducing the extent of knee osteoarthritis. Methods Thirty three cadavers (a total of 51 knees) were dissected. The ligamentum mucosum, if present, was measured with a digital caliber and a measuring tape in terms of length, width, and thickness. Knee osteoarthritis was assessed in six regions of the knee. The OuterBridge Classification System (Grades 0–4) was used to visually assess the extent, in addition to probing the area. Osteoarthritis was deemed present if the grade was 2 or greater. Results The presence of the ligament was associated with a lower mean osteoarthritis level in the trochlear groove and lateral tibial plateau regions (p < 0.001 and p = 0.013, respectively). Overall osteoarthritis of the knee was also present at varying levels for each type of the ligamentum mucosum (p < 0.001). The patella and the medial condyle had the greatest levels of osteoarthritis, while the medial and lateral tibial plateaus had the lowest levels. Conclusion The presence of the ligamentum mucosum is linked with decreased osteoarthritis in the trochlear groove region. In addition, both the absent ligament and its classification as a vertical septum are associated with increased knee osteoarthritis. Level of evidence Five.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-023-00681-1Ligamentum mucosumInfrapatellar plicaKnee osteoarthritisSynovial plica |
spellingShingle | Alexandra Martin Kenneth Liu Majid Alimohammadi The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics Ligamentum mucosum Infrapatellar plica Knee osteoarthritis Synovial plica |
title | The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis |
title_full | The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis |
title_fullStr | The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis |
title_full_unstemmed | The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis |
title_short | The ligamentum mucosum’s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis |
title_sort | ligamentum mucosum s potential as a preventative structure in the development of knee osteoarthritis |
topic | Ligamentum mucosum Infrapatellar plica Knee osteoarthritis Synovial plica |
url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-023-00681-1 |
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